I love preparing my trips to dream about them, but once I'm on the road, I always improvise.
Same for me. As soon as I get back, I start dreaming about the next possible trips. I give myself a few months to choose the next destination, prepare more or less depending on what’s needed (visas, info on local infrastructure, etc.), and then it’s time to improvise. I also like combining bike and train when possible. For summer 2020, the plan is probably the Russian or Kazakh Altai, unless it’s Azerbaijan or Greece...
2020 idea: a big tour of France
If you pass through Grenoble, don’t hesitate to knock on the door of one of the many WarmShowers hosts!
To celebrate my retirement, it's a round trip from Valence d'Agen to the North Cape on a recumbent tricycle. Departure in early April, return in September.
Normally, I’ll pass through Charente to pick up my friend Herhyck, who has the same goal with a similar vehicle.
For the preparation, it’s intentionally vague to leave room for adventure—the idea is that beyond the destination (the North Cape), what matters is the journey there and back, the sights, the encounters... The route is just the broad strokes: head straight up to Normandy, then follow the coast to northern Germany, cross into Denmark, then Sweden, up Sweden’s east coast, into Finland, then Norway up to the North Cape, and back down the Norwegian coast, then through southern Sweden, Denmark, and roughly the same route as the outbound trip for the rest of the way.
For accommodation, as much wild camping as possible.
There you go. Six months of adventure. The goal is slowness to enjoy the journey. Mileage and time don’t matter!
If all goes well, there’ll be a website to follow the trip.
See you later
So, did you manage to pull off this amazing journey? :)
Gilles
Hi everyone,
Happy New Year to all, and may you rack up plenty of kilometers this year! 😉
For my part, first up is Taiwan, then I’ll be heading straight into a route from Siem Reap to Huế, passing through Laos (Attapeu, Tahoi) with some friends who’ll be discovering it for the first time. There might be something else in France too...
That’s all for now.
The Great Divide should fill my summer, unless my work expatriation comes through, in which case I might well cycle to:
- Athens,
- Rome,
- Tunis,
- Lisbon,
- Rabat,
- Algiers or Agadir. Wait and see...
No matter the destination, I’ll be riding the bike Fabien Bonnet from Cycles Cattin is building for me.
No matter the destination, I’ll be traveling with the bike Fabien Bonnet from Cycles Cattin is building for me.
Oh, that’s such a cool project! ;) My only big regret with the Cattin bike Fabien built for me is that I can’t travel with it anymore after an accident—I got hit by a car while biking (on a different bike), and now I ride a recumbent. I’m thinking of selling my Cattin bike, but I’ll have to wait until I find a female cyclist who’s interested and the same size as me (I’m really petite), so it might take a while...
Hi everyone!
For my part, I’m planning a little trip to Scotland from April 27th to May 15th. I’ve got my flight tickets from Nantes to Edinburgh. Still studying the map, but it’s coming along!
To celebrate my retirement, I'm doing a round trip from Valence d'Agen to the North Cape on a recumbent tricycle. Departure in early April, return in September.
Normally, I’ll pass through Charente to pick up my friend Herhyck, who has the same goal with a similar vehicle.
For the preparation, it’s intentionally vague to leave room for adventure—the idea is that beyond the destination (the North Cape), what matters is the journey there and back, the sights, the encounters... The route is just the broad strokes: head straight up to Normandy, then follow the coast to northern Germany, cross into Denmark, then Sweden, up Sweden’s east coast, into Finland, then Norway all the way north, and back down the Norwegian coast, then through southern Sweden, Denmark, and roughly the same route as the outbound trip for the rest of the way.
For accommodation, mostly wild camping.
There you go. Six months of adventure. The goal is slowness to enjoy the trip. Mileage and time don’t matter!
If all goes well, there’ll be a website to follow the journey.
See you later!
Hi Philippe, we might cross paths—I’m preparing to leave in early April from Vannes to Corsica first, and then I’ll see what’s next. Safe travels with your prep!
For me, it'll be simple—day trips or 2-3 day weekends:
A loop around Mont Ventoux, camping in Entrechaux and Sisteron, then back.
In July or August, starting from Nice: one night at the Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée campsite, then La Bonette, a night at a campsite near Tallard, and back.
Starting from Perpignan for a 3-day trip: nights at the Fleury-d’Aude campsite via La Robine, then Saint-Gilles by the sea dike, and back.
Starting from Montpellier: head toward Lamalou-les-Bains, stay at the Le Caroux campsite for 2 nights (doing the "Passa Pais" without panniers), then a night at the Saint-Gilles campsite, and back.
The annual pilgrimage from Nice to Ollioules, sticking to the coast—especially the Corniche d’Or—180 km of stunning road biking.
At least one ride over 200 km, like in 2019: Ollioules–Saint-Aygulf–Ollioules (205 km).
A VTT (mountain bike) loop around the Étang de Vaccarès with my wife, returning via the sea dike.
A week in June with my wife: Decize to Auxerre and back, or depending on the weather, heading toward Castelnaudary and then Bordeaux before returning.
The 30-year-later loop (not sure I’m up for it): Saint-Maximin to Saint-Maximin via the left bank of the Verdon, then Draguignan, etc.—180 km with some serious elevation.
Beat my 2019 stats: over 4,600 km by bike and more than 367 trail runs (so 368+), totaling over 1,100 km.
I won’t do all of this, but more ideas will come—like the January 26th ride around the Giens peninsula and the Côte Bleue...
I almost forgot Bastia/Ajaccio—it’s magical! There’ll also be hiking trips, like Bandol to La Seyne with a tent in my backpack, the Calanques starting from Callelongue, Carry-le-Rouet, La Vesse, etc.
"Starting from Montpellier, then heading to Lamalou-les-Bains, overnight at Le Caroux campsite, staying 2 nights while doing the 'Passa Pais' without the panniers, then overnight at the campsite in Saint-Gilles, and return."
At Le Caroux campsite, I prefer the municipal one in Tarrasac https://www.monslatrivalle.fr/tourisme/hebergements/camping-municipal.html. It’s nicely shaded under green oaks, whereas the other one seemed to be in full sun when I passed by. The spots are great!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Morocco in mid-March with our Cube e-bikes (500Wh batteries), driving via the Barcelona ferry. First stop: the Anti-Atlas for a few days of star-shaped loops around guesthouses.
Then in early April, we’ll spend 8 days bikepacking through the Siroua region with a Moroccan guide—he’ll be on a muscle-powered MTB (just like we crossed the Saghro last year). Route: Ijoukak to Aït Benhaddou.
Does anyone know the small valleys in the Siroua where saffron is grown?
And for 2021, still on e-MTBs: Italy, Greece, Turkey, and beyond if the Middle East settles down.
Happy New Year and happy trails to everyone!
So many great trips in the works!
I love crisscrossing the roads of France in the summer, and once again, I’m hoping to do a more or less long loop starting from Dieulefit in the Drôme—a region I know very well and never get tired of. ... So Drôme, Isère, Ardèche, Gard... a bit wherever the "wind" takes me!
What’s amazing about France is the incredible network of quiet backroads, even in the summer. Maybe also a route in southern Burgundy starting from Autun....
Happy travels to everyone!
I’m leaving in May for a solo bike trip starting from Montbéliard (in the east) or Lyon. The basic idea is to follow the EuroVelo 6 all the way to the Black Sea. Since I don’t have much experience in this area (my longest trip so far was Lyon to the sea along the ViaRhôna), I figured it’d be a good way to start—though I might adjust the route later.
The Black Sea is the goal, but it could be shorter or longer depending on how I feel! I’ve got a few months ahead of me, until the end of summer, but it’s flexible. Maybe the Caucasus could be the next target!
I’ve read a lot of the trip reports on the forum, and they’ve helped with some questions I had (or still have, actually)—thanks!
I also saw (on blogs too) that a lot of travelers heading toward the Caucasus or even Asia go via the Adriatic coast (Croatia, etc.), possibly following part of the EuroVelo 8. So now I’m wondering about that option and would love to hear some thoughts.
I’m thinking that maybe the Danube route lacks a bit of diversity, especially in terms of terrain, or that it might feel too classic for some—though there could be other reasons too! :)
I’m taking a bike I built about a year ago based on a Surly LHT frame with 28-inch wheels, and I’ll probably have four panniers.
Nice one! Great ride!
You could loop it back:
Lyon → Geneva → Switzerland (and hills galore—you’ll get your fill) → Bodensee, climb to cross the Danube Valley, then it might get a bit flat and boring, but you can always mix it up.
Return via the Mediterranean balconies.
Hi everyone 😎 I’m bumping this post because I find it really interesting. For my part, after a nearly 5-year break, I’m planning to head to Ussel (Corrèze) while following the Vienne River. So from Chinon to Peyrelevade. 7 days of biking from home and camping along the way.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and happy 2025! 😉
It’s still just a plan, but I’m thinking of cycling to Antalya in Turkey via this route:
- From France to the Croatian coast (route not yet decided)
- Down the Croatian coast, through Montenegro, Albania, and Greece.
- Crossing the Peloponnese to Kalamata
- Ferry to Kissamos (Crete)
- Crossing Crete and ferry from Sitia to Rhodes
- Tour of Rhodes and crossing to Fethiye (Turkey)
- Connection to Antalya
If anyone has already taken this route, I’d love any kind of tips.
For now, I don’t have info on ferries for September and October—have you taken them? Do they allow bikes?
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Hey everyone,
I'm still on the fence about my next trip—my first one with my little one, who just turned one. Ideally, it should be somewhere not too far from Clermont-Ferrand. I’ve done some research, but if you’ve got any tips, I’m all ears!
... I'm considering riding to Antalya in Turkey via the following route:
- From France to the Croatian coast (route not yet defined)
- "Down" the Croatian coast, Montenegro, Albania, Greece.
- Crossing the Peloponnese to Kalamata
- Ferry to Kissamos (Crete)
- Crossing Crete and ferry from Sitia to Rhodes
- Tour of Rhodes and crossing to Fethiye (Turkey)
- Connection to Antalya
If anyone has already taken this route, I’d love any kind of tips.
For now, I don’t have info on ferries for September and October—have you taken them? Do they allow bikes?
All the ferries mentioned allow bikes (in our case, it was a tandem with luggage, loaded as-is without removing the panniers).
We traveled through southern Greece in late April and early May, with off-season ferry schedules, so availability was limited. That might also be the case if you go in October. Plus, things may have changed since 2019—I’m sorry I can’t be more precise. Still, check out our blog for more details.
As we get older, we look for the perfect trip that suits our health. Personally, I’d love to find an ideal package that combines a "barge" trip along a canal or something similar, with bike rides in major cities.
I’m planning well in advance since I’m aiming for Europe in 2026. In the meantime, we’re training here in Quebec.
By the way, I invite you to consider biking in Quebec. Whether it’s crossing the province along the St. Lawrence River or heading inland to explore, there’s plenty to discover.
Lots of bike paths, even in Montreal.
Looking forward to hearing from you—don’t hesitate to share suggestions! And if you decide to come to Quebec, let me know. You never know! 😊👋🏼👋🏻
I’d been watching this ultra-light travel movement or trend for a while.
So I gave it a try—goodbye to the 5 panniers and rear racks.
A 15L saddle bag for clothes and a stove cookset.
Two cages on the fork blades: 2x5L—mattress on one side, tent on the other.
A 5L frame bag for miscellaneous items: battery, camera, small bits and pieces.
And one on the handlebar for the sleeping bag.
I tested it this summer on a crossing from Valence to Perpignan via the Massif Central.
My conclusions:
The obvious advantage is the reduced weight. In total, I had 12 kg on the bike, which makes climbing in the mountains much easier.
Another benefit I hadn’t considered is the significantly lower wind resistance compared to a traditional setup—you really feel it when the wind’s against you.
Of course, it’s not all perfect...
For example, it’s impossible to carry a food stock. You buy just enough before each meal or go to a restaurant!
You also have to accept a more spartan comfort level at stops.
In conclusion, I think for summer trips in regions where resupplying is easy, it’s an interesting option—especially if there’s significant elevation gain.
On the other hand, it doesn’t allow for enough autonomy, so some trips are off the table.
On the bike side, I swapped my Shimano 11/34 cassette for an 11/40. Even though Shimano doesn’t recommend it with a 105 derailleur and a 46/30 double chainring, it works really well.
The only limit is avoiding the 46/40 gear ratio.
Hi,
what are the easiest ways to get back from Nordkapp without pedaling—
train, boat, or plane?
Has anyone already done this?
Thanks for sharing your tips!
Hi, does anyone have recent info on the Shikoku pilgrimage? We’re traveling as a pair by bike, and I plan to camp whenever possible because from what I’ve seen, accommodations are pretty expensive, especially for long trips. I’d love any info or tips—thanks in advance! Aichatou
I’m planning to leave Nice for Toulouse around 10/15 and I’m looking for tips / great deals regarding:
- The route: I was thinking of taking Nice - Grasse - Draguignan - Salernes - Cadarache - Cavaillon - Arles, then the Camargue, Sète, and the Canal du Midi to Toulouse. The idea is to avoid high-traffic roads and too many steep climbs. Are there any spots to avoid or must-see stops? Since it’s been a while since I’ve been on the road, I was thinking that sleeping indoors might be preferable. If you have any budget-friendly accommodation suggestions along part of the route, don’t hesitate!
Thanks in advance, and if you’re in the area around that time, we could ride together... Ciao.
Hi,
I need to arrive in Thessaloniki by bike at the end of September and I plan to head to Istanbul along the coast.
Could anyone help me pick the best route? Safety, difficulty.
Thanks in advance.
Marc
Hi everyone! Thanks for welcoming me to the forum :)
I’m preparing for a long trip heading to Nepal, with stops along the way depending on my mood, work needs, and the season. I cycle a lot, but this will be my first big touring adventure. I’d like to camp regularly to keep costs down, so I’ll be riding on all kinds of surfaces: smooth and rough roads, main highways and rocky paths to find my camping spots, flat terrain and the occasional steep slopes.
For my bike model, I’m prioritizing durability, versatility, and repairability. From that perspective, I prefer a steel frame and fork with rim brakes since I’m used to them. I’ve narrowed my choices down to four models:
- The VSF Fahrradmanufaktur T-700 LTD (1400 €): steel frame, aluminum fork, hydraulic rim brakes, 28" wheels, 40mm tires, 36 spokes (2 mm), lightweight rear rack (max 20 kg), no front rack included, smallest gear ratio of 0.72, weight of 13.9 kg.
- The VSF Fahrradmanufaktur TX-400 (2200 €): steel frame and fork, hydraulic rim brakes, 26" wheels, 50mm tires, 36 spokes (2.34 mm), front and rear racks included (40+18 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.71, weight of 15.9 kg.
- The Genesis Tour de Fer 30 (2150 €): steel frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, 28" wheels, 36 spokes, 40mm tires, front and rear racks included (27+10 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.77, weight of 15.9 kg.
- The Rockrider ADTV 900 from Decathlon (1700 €): aluminum frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, USB port, 28" wheels, 47mm tires, 28 spokes, front and rear racks included (40+20 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.71, weight of 17.1 kg. This is the successor to the Riverside Touring 900, which was a hit.
I’ve got a few questions:
1/ Should I go for 26" or 28" wheels for my trip? 26" wheels seem better for rough terrain, but 28" wheels feel more comfortable on roads. I’ve also read that 26" tires/tubes are easier to find.
2/ Do you recommend a steel frame and fork over aluminum? I’m guessing a high-quality aluminum frame and fork would be better than a low-quality steel one, right?
3/ Regarding the smallest gear ratio, is 0.71 a good number for a loaded bike in the mountains?
4/ Finally, what do you think of these four models for my project? My heart leans toward the TX-400—it seems to combine the versatility and robustness I’m looking for. But the price difference with the T-700 LTD is making me think twice!
Thanks so much for reading and sharing your thoughts!
17 days, 1,400 km, and 17,500 m of elevation gain cycling in northern Vietnam! 🇻🇳 🚴🇻🇳
From the misty Fansipan to the breathtaking landscapes of the Ha Giang Loop, from remote villages to vibrant markets...
I cycled through the north of the country, getting up close with its people—through mud, heat, endless mountain passes, and unforgettable encounters.
Most importantly, I discovered a Vietnam far different from the usual tourist circuits.
Join me on this adventure through a video that captures these 17 days of travel. :)
If Vietnam calls to you, come ride a stretch with me!
Hi,
can anyone give us some tips on how to get to North Cape from Lyon Gerland?
What’s the best route to join the EuroVelo 7?
How many kilometers is it from Lyon to North Cape via EuroVelo 7?
The best month to leave—we’re thinking early May.
Thanks for any advice!
Looking for a female travel companion for a cycling trip (arriving by plane in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and cycling toward Montevideo, Uruguay, returning by plane to France from Buenos Aires, Argentina) – 1,500 km
Hello everyone!
I’m planning a cycling trip across Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, with a departure set for late October, November, or December. I’m looking for a travel companion to share this long-distance adventure with.
Experience:
I already have solid experience in bicycle touring in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Currently, I maintain excellent physical condition by cycling an average of 250 km over 3 days per week (4 hours a day at 20 km/h).
The trip & the pace:
Daily pace: Between 50 and 80 km per day, to make steady progress while taking time to explore.
Accommodation: Flexible and authentic. We’ll alternate between wild camping, campsites, Warmshowers, small guesthouses, and budget hotels depending on opportunities and the weather.
Looking forward to reading your message and planning this amazing journey together!
Another long-time dream of Claudio’s: the Petit Mont Cenis pass and the dam at the eponymous lake.
A place where many Italians, including my father, worked in the 1950s–60s.
Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne → Lanslebourg → Petit Mont Cenis → return. 315 km, 3 days. Bivouac at St-Michel-de-M.
Brouter link
Leg One: Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne
Leg Two: St-Michel → Lanslebourg → Mont Cenis Lake → St-Michel
Leg Three: St-Michel → Faverges
And it finally happened in August 2026: in the Maurienne Valley about the famous cycle route known as the V67
🇷🇼 Cycling in Rwanda: 4 episodes, an off-the-beaten-path adventure
After 3 weeks and nearly 1,200 km by bike across Rwanda, I made 4 videos to share this adventure in a different way: the landscapes, the encounters, the villages… but above all, all those incredible scenes of everyday life.
The 4 episodes are available here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnfbxjccWAg
The 4th episode focuses on rural Rwandan life: simple, authentic, and sometimes surprising scenes that you only truly discover when you take the time to travel by bike.
If you have a few minutes, let yourself be transported to Rwanda…
Hi,
We bought the MSR bike tent model (2-person + large awning that can fit 2 bikes) back in 2005. It’s served us really well, especially during a year-long trip in Africa. Now, one of the poles is broken, and we’d love to replace it since that’s the only issue with the tent—we still love it! The poles are 9.35 mm in diameter, with 8 sections of 49 cm and 2 sections of 28 cm. Total length when assembled: 416 cm. Actually, two large sections are broken: one straight and one curved. It’s a pain to find replacements since this model is no longer sold anywhere.
Would anyone have this model lying around unused and be willing to sell me a pole?
Hi everyone,
In early April, I’m redoing the Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Ouistreham), and then I’d like to cycle along the Cotentin Peninsula (which I don’t know at all), follow the coast up to Cherbourg, and then head back down to at least Saint-Malo. I’d love to know if it’s pleasant for cycling—are the roads nice? Not too windy? What are the must-see spots? Any great campsites? All your tips and advice are more than welcome, and I thank you in advance.
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
I just took a trip in Tunisia from Tozeur to Douz, skirting Chott el Jerid to the south. I’m back with the urge to keep going further south via the 4x4 tracks to connect Douz to Ksar Ghilane. Has anyone driven this route recently or explored southern Tunisia?
Thanks for your tips!
fix
😎Fellow traveling cyclists or not, all of you who love travel, the pleasure of physical effort, nature, beautiful machines, people with true passions they seek to fulfill, and who also enjoy reading great literature about all this—the *200* magazine is for you just as it is for me. I should mention I have no financial or other interest in this (in an era where we accuse our politicians of all sorts of vile interests, I prefer to take precautions). I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, and every three months, I get my 130 pages of dreams (the magazine just went from 110 to 130 pages).
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc
PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires.
I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time).
I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral.
I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough?
And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed
story being posted online soon
1100 km in 11 days
beautiful and varied regions
Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August!
Virginie
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam.
My question is about getting back to Nantes.
Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes.
By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains.
We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance!
Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
